We have developed this Data Policy in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to the privacy of your data. We are committed to safeguarding your data whilst ensuring you get the best out of our website.
If you have any special requests concerning your personal information or any queries concerning our privacy practices, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by email at dataprotection@ssifa.africa
We have a designated data protection officer who can ensure that your interests are constantly reviewed. This Data Policy applies to all “personal data” as defined in Kenya’s Data Protection Act 2019. In this Data Policy, we also refer to personal data as “data”, “information” or “personal information”. We are not responsible for the privacy or data procedures of any website which you may use as a result of using this website, either using a link provided by us or otherwise.
Information Collected and its Use
We collect personal information from you at various stages of your use of the website, especially during the registration process. This information is essential for us to provide our services effectively and to fulfill our agreement with you.
The personal data you provide will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws and used solely for event purposes.
We may use the information you provide in the following ways:
a) To enter your details into our database, allowing us to manage our services effectively.
b) For assessment and analysis purposes (e.g., market, client, and service analysis), which will help us review, develop, and improve the services we offer.
c) To provide you and other clients with relevant information about our services.
d) To facilitate communication between you and other users if this feature is available on the website.
We may keep you informed of such products and services that we think you may be interested in, using the following methods:
- Telephone
- SMS text message and other electronic messages, such as picture messaging
- Post
- Other ways as communicated through the website
Security
While we use all reasonable measures to ensure the security of data, we cannot guarantee against the misuse of computer systems by hackers or any other disruptive third parties. By using our services, you acknowledge the inherent risks involved and agree not to hold us responsible for any security breaches, except in cases of our willful misconduct or negligence.
Disclosures
With the exception of certain uses set out in this Privacy Policy, we will not disclose any information we keep about you to any third parties unless required to do so by law or by a regulatory or government authority, to provide your information and/or information concerning your use of this website. Furthermore, we will disclose your information and/or details of your use of this website if it is required by law or requested by a third party during the course of an action for the infringement of their rights, which we reasonably believe to arise from your use of this website.
Cookies
Cookies are strings of information that we may occasionally transfer to your computer’s hard disk via your browser. This allows us to remember who you are when you return to our website. We also use cookies to gather anonymized, aggregated statistics and analytics about our visitors through the Google Analytics platform and related services, such as Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting, and Remarketing. Our aim in using cookies is to enhance your experience on our website and improve our services to you.
If you prefer, you can typically adjust your browser settings so that your computer does not accept cookies. Please note that you can opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize your Google Display Network ads using the Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. If you choose to do this, you will still be able to access our website, but some functionality may be limited.
It is important to mention that cookies do not contain information such as your home address, telephone number, or credit card details, and we will not share the contents of these cookies with any third parties.
Access to Information
If at any stage you would like to check or amend the information held by us about you, please contact us by sending us a letter to our business address. We reserve the right to take reasonable steps to confirm your identity before making any disclosure of information held by us.
Change to Privacy Policy
We may periodically update the privacy policy, and the revised version will be available on the website immediately.